Sans Normal Tobab 4 is a bold, wide, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, luxury, classic, authoritative, formal, impact, refinement, prestige, clarity, editorial voice, high-contrast, display, bracketed, crisp, dramatic.
A high-contrast roman with thick vertical stems and hairline horizontals and diagonals, producing a crisp, dramatic rhythm. Curves are smooth and relatively round, with tapered joins and sharp terminals that keep counters open even at heavy strokes. Proportions feel generously set with substantial caps and a steady, mid-range x-height; round letters (O, C, G) read clean and symmetrical while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) show thin connecting strokes against heavier uprights. Numerals follow the same contrast model, mixing strong stems with fine cross-strokes for a refined, editorial finish.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, and large-format editorial typography where the sharp contrast can be appreciated. It can also work well for premium branding, packaging, and event materials that benefit from a formal, high-impact look; for extended small text, the hairline features may require generous size and print-quality reproduction.
The overall tone is polished and assertive, with a fashion-and-magazine sensibility. Its stark stroke contrast and clean construction suggest formality and confidence rather than warmth, lending a premium, attention-grabbing voice.
The font appears designed to deliver a modernized, high-contrast roman voice with clean, rounded construction and strong typographic presence. Its intent seems focused on delivering elegance and authority while remaining visually crisp and contemporary in layout-driven applications.
The design’s contrast is most pronounced in letters with horizontal elements (E, F, T) and in the diagonals, which appear noticeably finer than the main stems. Round forms maintain a tidy, consistent stress, and spacing in the sample text reads composed and even, supporting impactful headlines and short blocks of copy.